So, where have they been? why is it only now that people are slowly trying to take note of the band? There isn't really a definitive answer, and it's one i'm scratching my head with but that's just the way the music world is.
Listening to their new album, High Velvet I can sense Temper Trap and Elbow. Perhaps a comparison with Elbow would be fitting, both bands have been around a while but both bands have only very recently found acclaim. Though The National probably won't be as commercially successful over here.
Stand out tracks for me on the album would be:
Sorrow
Anyone's Ghost
Lemonworld
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All in all, a good album, It will take you a few listens but after a few listens it comes into it's own. 7/10
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Listening to:
The National - High Violet - England
Terrible Love - you need to mention that one. It's an epic track to open an album with and the lyrics need careful listening to. I think people need to be patient with the album and then they'll see it's good.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the comparison with Elbow, it's an emtional album just like Seldom Seen Kid. I think people may have preiously been put off by his 'usual' voice. They need to listen a bit harder, I'd say.
The band have matured now and that's what makes them turn out album such as this one. Hopefully good things will bloom forthwith.